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and recomemndations. It was only with the failure to observe those recommendations that the Board of Supervisors switched to categorical approval.”
Charles Estes: “At this point in time, I would have to say by categories . . . and we have to analyze the line items to arrive at that categorical figure ... If the School Board was elected, maybe bottom line.”
Mike Massie: “Category only. I think what we have to watch out for is a superintendent who may present a padded budget, and the only way to get the fat out is by category.”
Ellis Bingham: “By category, but for different reasons. It provides a system of checks and balances . . . If the county goes to an elected School Board, still by category.”
A1 Henry: “More than 50 percent of the county’s expenditure goes for education... It’s very important for the Supervisors to know what’s going on in the school system and with our education dollars. By addressing the budget by categories, we get this information. It gives us a better understanding of what the school system needs.”
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